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I hiked the entire CF using the same arrangement as Dorpie with zero blisters Sept-Oct 2016. A very thin vaseline layer, poly sock liners, and poly or wool socks, although I didn't change socks mid-day. I'd also suggest substantial training and broken in, well-fitted shoes. I avoided waterproof or Gore-Tex shoes for better breath-ability and was very fortunate to have almost no rain exposure over 39 days.It is of course all about personal experience. For me on two hot caminos (as you will likely experience starting at the end of May) talc and sock liners were a disaster leading to sweaty, overheated feet and the talc turning into a sort of grinding paste leading to blisters worse than pretty much any bad blister picture I've seen. Conversely when using just light synthetic cycling socks and a thin covering of vaseline applied in the morning and at luchtime along with a sock change I had zero blisters.
Purely anecdotal hopefully of some help.
Buen Camino,
Rob.
I have been reading various threads on sock liners.
I will be leaving St Jean on 29th May. I have 3 pairs of good merino wool short socks and will be using Columbia walking shoes. I also have anti chafing stick for the day and some massaging cream for the end of the day. Do I need sock liners as well,such as the Injini liner crew toesocks? So many to choose from.
Thanks in advance
Eric
I bought Injinji socks after first trying conventional liner socks that made my feet feel cramped and uncomfortable. I found online reviews for Injinji toe socks that were really effusive in their praise. My feet are a bit of a mess— a Tailor’s bunion on the side under the little toe and an ordinary bunion on the other side under the big toe. Both seem destined to cause foot problems on my Camino. The Injinji socks seem like a good solution, along with a bit of strategically applied tape. So far, I like them and have been using them in my Camino prep. But I agree, what feet seem to need seems wildly individual in choice. Buen Camino!Injinji liner toe socks are my choice. I never had a blister.
HI Paul,I suggest walking 20 miles with sock liner and see if they work for you. A great benefit of training *before* the Camino is to try out equipment and see how it works for you.
-Paul
I would never waLk a Camino without using liner socks and Vaseline. I have done the French route twice as well as the vdlp and aside from one tiny exception have never had a single blister.I have been reading various threads on sock liners.
I will be leaving St Jean on 29th May. I have 3 pairs of good merino wool short socks and will be using Columbia walking shoes. I also have anti chafing stick for the day and some massaging cream for the end of the day. Do I need sock liners as well,such as the Injini liner crew toesocks? So many to choose from.
Thanks in advance
Eric
Liner toe socks work for me. Lately I've switched from light-weight liners to mid-weight. Keeps the toes farther apart.I have been reading various threads on sock liners.
I will be leaving St Jean on 29th May. I have 3 pairs of good merino wool short socks and will be using Columbia walking shoes. I also have anti chafing stick for the day and some massaging cream for the end of the day. Do I need sock liners as well,such as the Injini liner crew toesocks? So many to choose from.
Thanks in advance
Eric
Personally the answer is no. I have never used inner socks in the best part of 60 years of walking, and I find toe socks are a disaster for me. I've never used any kind of anti-chafing cream, vaseline or anything else. It's the usual answer, it's entirely individal. Do enough walking in the shoes and socks you intend to use before you go and test out anything unfamiliar that way.I have been reading various threads on sock liners.
I will be leaving St Jean on 29th May. I have 3 pairs of good merino wool short socks and will be using Columbia walking shoes. I also have anti chafing stick for the day and some massaging cream for the end of the day. Do I need sock liners as well,such as the Injini liner crew toesocks? So many to choose from.
Thanks in advance
Eric
1000mile socks are the same format available in the UK https://1000mile.co.uk/@EricBerg I wish you well on your Camino and on finding the right combo for blister prevention.
I always disliked wearing liner socks because I had to stop often to pull up either the liner or the outer sock. However, prior to my last Camino, I discovered WrightSock double-layer socks, which have the hiker or runner sock and liner made together. No more pulling up one or the other. They worked well in training and on Camino and have become my go-to everyday socks. Link is below.
Wrightsock: https://www.wrightsock.com/collections/double-layer-socks
If you prefer to forego a liner sock and prefer something other than Vaseline, you may want to try Foot Glide (by the makers of Body Glide used by many runners to prevent chafing).
Foot Glide: https://www.bodyglide.com/shop/foot/
I used silk sock liners from REÍ and walked the entire French Way without a single blister. I plan to do the same when I walk the Portuguese Camino in JuneI have been reading various threads on sock liners.
I will be leaving St Jean on 29th May. I have 3 pairs of good merino wool short socks and will be using Columbia walking shoes. I also have anti chafing stick for the day and some massaging cream for the end of the day. Do I need sock liners as well,such as the Injini liner crew toesocks? So many to choose from.
Thanks in advance
Eric
What socks do you recommend?Yes, use liner socks. I’ve used them on 2 Caminos and have had great comfort and only one blister. REI has a mostly silk and poly liner that works very well and keeps my feet dry and very comfortable.
I just used the same system, light coating on feet, Injinji toe sock liners, and Darn Tough Socks, medium weight. I finished the CF in Finisterre with a total of one small blister.I pretty much asked the same question (Liner Socks). As you can see - I wound up getting 2 pairs of the Injinjii socks and so far ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!
Granted I am 'in training' and have not experienced the Camino myself yet, but that said -
light coating of VaselineInjinjii Inner socksDarn Tough OutersCouple of 8-10 km hikes over various terrain with a 5kg load and feet feel wonderful
Try them. Bring a pair along and see how they work for you. Make sure the sock combination isn't too tight in your shoes (don't use boots).I have been reading various threads on sock liners.
I will be leaving St Jean on 29th May. I have 3 pairs of good merino wool short socks and will be using Columbia walking shoes. I also have anti chafing stick for the day and some massaging cream for the end of the day. Do I need sock liners as well,such as the Injini liner crew toesocks? So many to choose from.
Thanks in advance
Eric
Hi Eric,I have been reading various threads on sock liners.
I will be leaving St Jean on 29th May. I have 3 pairs of good merino wool short socks and will be using Columbia walking shoes. I also have anti chafing stick for the day and some massaging cream for the end of the day. Do I need sock liners as well,such as the Injini liner crew toesocks? So many to choose from.
Thanks in advance
Eric
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